Website Statement

It is with immense sadness and regret that we inform you that Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) will commence a wind down programme from 11th November 2025.

This process is expected to take 28 days to allow time for alternative placements to be found for residential clients at our Care and Rehabilitation Centre, and to honour commitments to other clients to the best extent possible.

At the end of this period, QEF intends to file for administration.

We have worked tirelessly over the last year to try and save the charity, exploring numerous options to improve its finances, but unfortunately there wasn’t a viable solution that met all the necessary requirements to overcome the challenging financial situation QEF faced.

It has been our privilege to support disabled people for over 90 years, providing expert services that have changed many lives, and we are deeply saddened that it cannot continue.

Our priorities right now are to work with funding bodies to ensure clients find suitable alternative placements and to support our remarkable staff during this difficult time.

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The Grange (2016) Ltd joins QEF

The Grange (2016) Ltd, which provides support for up to 25 people with learning disabilities in a range of residential and supported living settings, has joined QEF as a wholly owned subsidiary.

Based in Cranbrook, Kent, supported individuals are mainly from the Kent area and their services are rated by CQC as Good with elements of Outstanding.

Karen Deacon, CEO of Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People says:
“I am delighted that The Grange (2016) Ltd is now part of QEF, as we share core values of supporting disabled people to live enriched, fulfilled lives and achieve their potential. This is an exciting development for both organisations, creating opportunities for growth and shared learning, whilst also expanding QEF’s remit, expertise and geographical reach in the South East.”

Sarah Edwards, Managing Director of The Grange (2016) Ltd, says:
“We are really excited to be part of QEF. They have an 85-year history of providing innovative services to enable disabled people to achieve their potential. They also have extensive experience in the Health and Social Care sector. Whilst our day to day services remain unchanged, we will benefit from QEF’s wider support that will enable our services to grow in the future.”

The Grange (2016) Ltd expands QEF’s residential services for disabled people, which already include Independent Living Services, for people with life-long, complex disabilities, and Neuro Rehabilitation Services; providing short-term rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injuries following a stroke, accident or neurological illness.